iQOO 7 5G could be priced at Rs 34,999 (~$465) in India

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Apr 24, 2021

iQOO will be announcing the iQOO 7 5G and IQOO 7 Legend 5G smartphones on April 26 in India. The former is said to be a rebranded version of iQOO Neo5, which was announced in February in China. The iQOO 7 Legend 5G was also announced in China with the iQOO 7 moniker in January in China. A screenshot of the contest related to the iQOO 7 5G has inadvertently revealed its pricing.

iQOO India Country Director Gagan Arora recently claimed that the iQOO 7 Legend 5G will be priced under Rs 40,000 (~$531)v. Since the iQOO 7 5G for India is less powerful the iQOO 7 Legend 5G, the former is expected to carry a cheaper price tag.

#iQOO7 (AKA iQOO Neo 5) price just leaked via Amazon will be priced at ₹34,999
Thanks @kurapativarshi for sharing image. https://t.co/qjbqLml5xo pic.twitter.com/0o1yrp3Xu2

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) April 23, 2021

The screenshot suggests that the iQOO 7 5G may cost Rs 34,999 (~$465) in the country. In comparison, the iQOO Neo5 variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage are priced at 2,499 Yuan (~$384), 2,699 Yuan (~$415), and 2,999 Yuan (~$461) in China, respectively.

A Geekbench listing suggested that India may receive 12 GB RAM variant of the iQOO 7 5G. However, the device could be also available in lower RAM variants in the country.

iQOO 7 5G specifications (expected)

The IQOO 7 5G is expected to arrive with a 6.62-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display, iQOO UI based Android 11 OS, Snapdragon 870 chip, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,400mAh battery with 66W fast charging support. It may feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera and its rear camera setup may include an OIS-assisted 48-megapixel main camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

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ASUS ZenFone 8 to launch on May 12, compact flagship hinted

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 24, 2021

ASUS has officially confirmed that it will be announcing the ZenFone 8 on May 12. A landing page with a countdown for the launch event is now live on ASUS’s website. While the microsite hints the arrival of a single model, reports have claimed that the Taiwanese manufacturer may announce as many as three ZenFone 8 series smartphones.

ASUS says that the ZenFone 8 will be “big on performance” and “compact in size.” Past reports have claimed that one of the ZenFone 8 series will be a compact-sized flagship and it will be called the ZenFone 8 Mini.

Recent reports have claimed that the ZenFone 8 Mini has is codenamed as Sake and its model number is SUS_ZS590KS / ASUS_I006D. The ZenFone 8 Mini is expected to arrive with a 5.92-inch OLED screen that offers an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be fueled by the Snapdragon 888 chipset.

The Geekbench listing of the phone claimed that it may come with up to 16 GB of RAM. There is no word on the battery size of the device. However, its TÜV SÜD certification revealed that it may carry support for 30W rapid charging. The ZenFone 8 Mini may feature a Sony IMX686 64-megapixel camera and a new Sony IMX663 camera. The device is also expected to feature a Cirrus CS35L45 amplifier.

The second model in the lineup is said to be codenamed Picasso and it has an ASUS_ZS672KS / ASUS_I004D model number. This model is expected to come with specs like a 6.67-inch OLED screen with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 888, 16 GB of RAM, 64-megpaixel (Sony IMX686) + 12.2-megapixel (Sony IMX363) + 8-megapixel telephoto (OmniVision) triple camera system and a 24-megapixel (OV24B1Q) selfie camera, and Pixel i6 visual processor.

The third model in the series could be codenamed VODKA and it has an ASUS_Z5675KW / ASUS_I007D model number. It is expected to come with specs like a 6.7-inch display and Snapdragon 888. Hopefully, ASUS and the rumor mill will spill more information on the ZenFone 8 series before the official announcement.

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Amazfit Bip U vs Bip U Pro: Specs Comparison

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Michele Ingelido

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Apr 23, 2021

Huami launched two very affordable smartwatches for sports lovers and casual users in the global market: Amazfit Bip U and Amazfit Bip U Pro. The watches come in a square shape like the Apple Watch, but they are offered at just a fraction of its price. Despite that, they offer a lot of features, including a few ones you can usually find on very expensive models. If you are wondering which one to choose between the vanilla Amazfit Bip U and the Amazfit Bip U Pro, you are in the right place. In this specs comparison, we will describe these two smartwatches and tell you the differences between their specifications. Given that there are only a few differences between these two models, we will focus mostly on describing all of their features in order to give you a complete panorama of their potentialities.

Amazfit Bip U vs Amazfit Bip U Pro

	Amazfit Bip U	Amazfit Bip U Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	40.9 x 35.5 x 11.4 mm, 31 grams	40.9 x 35.5 x 11.4 mm, 31 grams
DISPLAY	1.43 inches square, 302 x 320p, IPS LCD color	1.43 inches square, 302 x 320p, IPS LCD color
WATER RESISTANCE	5 ATM	5 ATM
COMPATIBILITY	Android 5 or iOS 10 and above	Android 5 or iOS 10 and above
SOFTWARE	RTOS	RTOS
CONNECTIVITY	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.0, Alexa support
SPORT MODES	60+	60+
BATTERY	230 mAh, 2 hours charging time	230 mAh, 2 hours charging time
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	accelerometer, gyro, heart rate (BioTracker 2 PPG)	GPS, accelerometer, gyro, heart rate (BioTracker 2 PPG), microphone, geomagnetic sensor

Design

As mentioned above and as you can see from the images, Amazfit Bip U and Amazfit Bip U Pro are square-shaped and they have the same design. They come with a plastic body and a silicone strap and they are waterproof up to 5 ATM, so you can use them for swimming. The build quality is not amazing since they are not built with premium materials, but they are very sturdy to be just affordable smartwatches. They come with a physical key placed on the right side and dimensions of 40.9 x 35.5 x 11.4 mm for a weight of just 31 grams if you include the strap.

Display

The color displays of the Amazfit Bip U and Amazfit Bip U Pro are the same, just like the design. We are talking about a square-shaped panel with a diagonal of 1.43 inches, a resolution of 320 x 302 pixels, and the IPS LCD technology. While they are not excellent as OLED displays in terms of color reproduction, they still offer a very nice viewing experience and decent visibility outdoor. The displays have a 72% NTSC coverage and 2.5D glass with an anti-fingerprint coating.

Specs & Software

There is no much to say about the hardware department since these smartwatches do not feature an advanced operating system like Wear OS and they do not need high-end hardware to run smoothly. Amazfit Bip U and Amazfit Bip U Pro run the proprietary operating system RTOS you can find on all the Amazfit smartwatches. But with the Amazfit Bip U Pro, you get a very interesting additional feature: Alexa support. It has an integrated microphone allowing the use of the Amazon vocal assistant. Amazfit Bip U and Bip U Pro are able to track more than 60 sports and activities: with the Pro variant, you get an additional mode allowing you to track open water swimming.

Sensors and connectivity

Amazfit Bip U and Amazfit Bip U Pro can be connected to the phone with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and the proprietary Zepp app which is one of the best wearable apps out there. They come with an accurate heart rate sensor (BioTracker 2 PPG), accelerometer, and gyroscope. With the Amazfit Bip U Pro, you also get GPS to better track your physical activity with geolocalization and a geomagnetic sensor. Unfortunately, the vanilla Amazfit Bip U does not have a GPS module. Further, none of the smartwatches has a SpO2 sensor, so they can not track blood oxygen levels.

Read More: Amazfit GTR 2 eSIM now available in China for ¥1999 (~$305)

Battery

The Amazfit Bip U and the Amazfit Bip U Pro are powered by a battery with a 230 mAh capacity. The battery is able to offer up to 9 days of battery life (but it is way shorter if you use GPS on the Pro variant) and it takes about two hours for a full charge.

Amazfit Bip U and Amazfit Bip U Pro: Price

The prices of the Amazfit Bip U and the Amazfit Bip U Pro vary depending on the market. In Europe, you can currently find the Amazfit Bip U for about €50 / $60, while the Amazfit Bip U Pro costs about €65 / $79 thanks to online street prices (in India, the Amazfit Bip U Pro carries a starting price of $68 at the actual change). They are both very affordable, but which one should you go for? Given that the price difference is minimal, we recommend going for the Amazfit Bip U Pro in order to get Alexa support and GPS. But if you do not care about these features and you just need a basic smartwatch to track your activity, Amazfit Bip U remains an alternative that makes sense. Just note that these smartwatches do not feature a SpO2 sensor to track the blood oxygen level: if you need this feature, you would better go for the Xiaomi Mi Band 6 which sells at a similar price (note that in this case, you won’t get the same advanced watch faces as the Amazfit since it is a smartband).

Amazfit Bip U vs Amazfit Bip U Pro: PRO and CONS

Amazfit Bip U

PRO

More affordable
Same display as the Bip U Pro
Same design as the Bip U Pro

CONS

Fewer features

Amazfit Bip U Pro

PRO

GPS
Geomagnetic sensor
More sports modes
Alexa support

CONS

Higher price

Blackview Tab 9 slated for imminent launch with excellent design and hardware

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 23, 2021

New smartphones come out each day as if there is no tomorrow. However, as you know the Android Tablet market is stagnant with a little or few new Tablet releases in a month. Despite this, Blackview has tasted success with its first tablet Blackview Tab 8 which was launched nearly half a year ago. Following the footprint, the company will soon launch a new Tablet dubbed Blackview Tab 9.

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Blackview Tab 9 has a decent 7480mAh battery for a tablet standard. It’s rated to provide 6 hours of video time, 6 hours of non-stop gaming, 7.5 hours of web browsing, 38 hours of music, or 30 hours of calling. This means a powerhouse that will deliver all your needs on the go without the worry of needing it to be recharged quite often.

If you’re unaware, Tab 8 was praised for the build quality and its durable structure. The Tab 9 takes it to another level, thanks to the superb craftsmanship and a unibody design made out of aluminum. The good thing, it’s just 8.9 mm in thickness, so you can imagine how comfortable it’d be to hold. According to Blackview, it was able to make the Tab 9 sturdy and durable without adding much to its cost despite using high-quality aluminum particularly seen on high-end devices.

Blackview has been generous to offer additional protection by bundling a FREE tablet leather case. Yes, the Tab 9 comes with a tablet case to give full protection for the tablet, which will double as a stand as well.

The Blackview Tab 9 runs Android 10 on top of Balckview’s custom skin known as Doke OS_P 01. Indeed it comes with quite useful features such as Dark Mode, Gesture Navigation, Parental Controls, etc. Under the hood, the Tab 9 boasts an octa-core chipset with 4G RAM. The Tab 9 offers enhanced graphics and performance thanks to the native GPU of the SoC. Primary storage is 64GB in capacity which, in case if you find it not enough, can be expanded up to 128GB using an external microSD.

If you find the Blackview Tab 9 interesting you may find more details from here.

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Deal: Realme Q3 pre-orders now live for $239 via Giztop

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Simranpal Singh

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Apr 23, 2021

Realme Q3, Realme Q3 Pro, and Realme Q3i have been unveiled in China as the new budget 5G-enabled smartphones from the company. Now, the former is seen listed on Giztop up for pre-order at a price as low as $239.00. Powered by the Snapdragon 750G SoC, comes with triple rear cameras and a hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera.

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You may head over to the Giztop listing to grab one. In case if you’re still on the fence, go through the complete specs of the Realme Q3.

Realme Q3 Specifications and Features

Realme Q3 runs Android 11 on top of Realme UI 2.0. It flaunts a 6.5-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. So, everything should feel smooth and snappy. Under the hood, the phone comes with the Snapdragon Mobile Platform coupled with Adreno 619 GPU. In terms of storage, up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage models are available.

Additionally, Realme Q3 packs a triple rear camera setup led by a 48MP primary sensor. An 8MP sensor with an ultra-wide-angle f/2.3 lens and a 2-megapixel macro shooter with f/2.4 aperture accompany the primary. At the front, there is a decent 16MP selfie shooter with an f/2.1 aperture.

Connectivity options on Realme Q3 include dual-mode 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. It’s packed with all the necessary sensors including a geomagnetic sensor, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyroscope, and accelerometer. For biometric authentication, Realme has provided a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that doubles as the power button as well. Fuelling the device is a 5,000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging. In terms of dimensions, the device measures 162.5×74.8×8.8mm and weighs 189 grams.

That being said, and if you’ve made up the mind to get one. Hit the link given below.

Realme Q3 for $239 at GizTop: Buy Now

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Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2021 with 11th-gen Core i7, 16:9 display launched in China

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 23, 2021

During its press conference on Thursday, Lenovo equally announced the sleek and lightweight notebook, the ThinkPad X13 2021. The notebook was first announced in February this year for the global market but Lenovo is now bringing it to its home turf. The two models announced are powered by Intel Core i5 and the 11th generation Intel Core i7 processors, respectively.

The ThinkPad X13 2021 is a portable notebook suitable as a mobile travel companion for business executives and persons needing quick access to their workspaces on the go. The ThinkPad X13 2021 offers significant improvements from its predecessors in several key areas, thus offering excellent processing capacity and high-quality graphic and enhanced memory capability.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2021 Notebook has a much improved 16:10 2K screen; the base version runs on an Intel Core i5 processor while the signature version is powered by the 11th generation Intel Core i7 processor. The Core i5 version is sold for 8,000 yuan (~$1,232), while the much-enhanced Core i7 version with 32GB RAM and 2TB memory will be sold at 16,000 yuan ($2,464). The goal of Lenovo in the design and configuration of the ThinkPad X13 2021 is to maximize performance and portability. The impressive lightweight notebooks can offer its users always-on, always-connected technology to dismantle daily workloads easily. The Lenovo ThinkPad mobile workstations have flexible processor options, excellent graphics, and overall improved displays to suit a wide array of users. The premium notebook has also passed the Intel EVO certification, together with up to 12 other required certifications, before it was cleared for release.

The models are presently available on Lenovo’s website and on Jingdong.

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Deal: Get Blackview BV6600 for as low as $129.99.

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Apr 23, 2021

Banggood is giving a fantastic deal on pre-order of Blackview BV6600 smartphone. The first 100 preorders will get the smartphone for as low as $129.99 at Banggood.

WHERE TO BUY

Blackview BV6600 at $129.99 (pre-order)@Banggood

Blackview BV6600 is designed to meet every need of an adventure lover and globe trotter. The stylish smartphone is powered by a massive 8580mAh battery that can easily give you 2 to 4 days of standby time and supports 18W fast charging and reverse charge.

The smartphone features a 5.7inch IPS display and comes with a triple-rear sensor module featuring a 16MP main camera. For selfies, you have an 8MP Sony Sensor on the front. Powered by an MT6762V/WD, Octa-Core processor, the smartphone packs 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM, expandable up to 128GB.

With an IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810G certification, the phone shows outstanding resistance to water, dust, shock, and drop. Basically, an ordinary mainstream phone cannot match the toughness and durability of this waterproof and drop-proof smartphone.

Banggood is giving a limited-time deal on pre-order of Blackview BV6600. The first 100 pre-orders will get the phone for $129.99 while the next 100 customers will get it for $139.99. Please note that this price is applicable on the Black, Green, and Orange color variant shipped from the HK warehouse. The final price may differ according to the warehouse and shipping cost. So go and order your discounted smartphone asap.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

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Garmin unveils the Venu 2 & Venu 2S GPS smartwatches packing impressive features

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 23, 2021

Garmin today announced the release of its latest fitness smartwatches, the Garmin Venu 2 and Venu 2S. Both smartwatches are GPS-enabled and feature up to 25 sports tracking modes, advanced sleep tracking, and several other impressive features to give users round-the-clock health and fitness monitoring. The advanced sleep tracking feature helps the Garmin Venu 2 to determine overall sleep quality and provide metrics for assessing the user’s sleep trajectory.

A Garmin executive, Dan Bartel, the vice president of global consumer sales, reflected that both products were the outcome of Garmin’s policy of enhancing healthy and better living through smart wearables. Bartel also said that the Venu 2 series provide exciting new tools to determine various aspects of health fitness and tools to enhance overall fitness every day.

The Garmin Venu 2 is a 45mm smartwatch with a 22mm band, while the Garmin Venu 2S is a 40mm smartwatch with an 18mm band. Both models cost $400. Both smartwatches also feature a stainless steel bezel, an AMOLED touchscreen display covered by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The range of sensors available in both devices enables the user to track many health and fitness parameters like the heart rate, hydration level, stress, fitness age, and a few specialized parameters relating to female health.

With over 25 activity tracking modes, a user can customize his fitness regimen to include running, walking, cycling, swimming, and several other varied sports and activities.

The Venu 2 can last up to 11 days on a full charge when in smartwatch mode and about 8 hours in GPS mode, while the Venu 2S can last up to 10 days in smartwatch mode and about 7 hours in GPS mode. Both models provide ultra-fast charging capability.

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Deal: Get Tronsmart Mini Bluetooth Speaker for $19.67 (Original Price $30)

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Apr 23, 2021

Tronsmart Groove Force Mini Bluetooth Speaker which generally retails for $30 is now available for $19.67 only at AliExpress.

WHERE TO BUY

Tronsmart Groove Force Mini Bluetooth Speakers at $19.67 (after discount)@AliExpress

Tronsmart Groove Force Mini Bluetooth speaker comes with a passive radiator that produces extraordinary and powerful bass with less than 1% of distortion. The portable speaker which is designed to withstand the harsh outdoors comes with an IPX7 waterproof certification making it your perfect partner during rainy days and for pool parties.

The Bluetooth 5.0 speaker provides a strong and stable connection over 100 feet range and gives you up to 24 hours of playtime on one single charge. Fitted with a voice assistant support and simultaneous dual speaker connection with a single paired device, Tronsmart Groove Mini Speaker is a great option for your work and travel needs.

Generally retailing at $30, Tronsmart Groove Force Mini Speaker is now available at a discounted price of $19.67 only at AliExpress. So grab your discounted speaker before the deal expires.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

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Lenovo Xiaoxin Smart Keyboard R7 and Xiaoxin Metal Mouse Pad launched in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 23, 2021

Chinese tech giant Lenovo announced a bunch of products at the YOGA x Xiaoxin spring product launch event in its home country yesterday. Most of them were computers but the firm also unveiled some accessories like the Lenovo Xiaoxin Smart Keyboard R7 and the Lenovo Xiaoxin Metal Mouse Pad.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Smart Keyboard R7

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Smart Keyboard R7 is a new model in the lineup of keyboard accessories made by Luckey. This particular variant is only compatible with Lenovo Xiaoxin Air 14 Plus 2021 that was announced at the same event.

There are other models like R6, R5, R4 Plus, R4, R2, and R1 that are compatible with other Xiaoxin laptops. Anyway, the R7 is priced at ¥49 and is up for pre-order.

Talking about functionality, this keyboard is a transparent film that needs to be placed on the notebook’s trackpad. It acts as a numpad and also supports multiple gestures. Users can also perform a quick internet search using it.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Metal Mouse Pad

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Metal Mouse Pad is also priced at ¥49 in China. It is also up for pre-order in the country.

This mouse pad is made of a single piece of aluminum alloy and has a smooth finish. It also has a silica gel border at the bottom to offer grip.

Last but not least, the Lenovo Xiaoxin Metal Mouse Pad measures 240 x 180 x 3.2mm in dimensions, weighs 280g, and comes in two colors (Space Gray, Haoyue Silver).

TECNO SPARK 7 Pro Quick Review: Helio G80 & 5000mAh battery ensures good value

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Staff

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Apr 23, 2021

TECNO recently announced the SPARK 7 Pro affordable handset featuring the Helio G80 chip and a large 5000mAh battery. Let’s take a quick look at what this handset offers.

TECNO SPARK 7 Pro Review: DESIGN

The TECNO SPARK 7 Pro comes in a special Spruce Green shade with a metallic finish. The body is made out of plastic but doesn’t look cheap.

At the back, there is a long strip for the cameras featuring a triple camera setup, quad-LED flash, along with the words AI and SPARK inside the same housing. You’ll also find a fingerprint sensor at the back, located in a convenient position for unlocking. There’s a single speaker, MicroUSB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom.

The textured design of the back has a frosted feel to it which also gives it a unique look. Plus, the curved edges ensure a comfortable grip.

TECNO SPARK 7 Pro Review: DISPLAY

For display, the TECNO SPARK 7 Pro comes with a 6.6-inch HD+ Dot-in display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Yes, the display is not FHD. Instead, it’s a 1600 x 720p panel but you do get the benefit of a high refresh rate. The lack of a full HD display is a bit of a disappointment, but the 720p screen along with its 5000mAh battery helps in ensuring a long battery life even with a 90Hz refresh rate.

TECNO SPARK 7 Pro Review: PERFORMANCE

The 2.0 GHz Helio G80 inside the TECNO SPARK 7 Pro ensures that the performance is satisfactory and this includes gaming. The phone can handle mainstream games like PUBG without any major hiccups and for a cheap model, this chip is indeed good enough.

The unit we have features 4GB RAM and 128GB ROM inside but there are other variants like 4GB + 64GB and even 6GB + 64GB available. Other standard features like GPS, USB-OTG, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth are all present on the device.

TECNO SPARK 7 Pro Review: CAMERA

The TECNO Spark 7 Pro features a 48MP triple camera setup at the back. The other two cameras are a depth sensor and an AI Lens sensor.

The 48MP primary camera manages to capture excellent daytime images with a good amount of colors and details. You won’t be disappointed with its main shooter in this price segment. The dynamic range is also pretty decent.

Check out the daytime camera samples down below.

When the lighting goes down, the phone struggles a bit with its focus and details. We already know how affordable smartphones aren’t really great at nighttime photography and the TECNO Spark 7 Pro is no different.

TECNO SPARK 7 PRO Review 02 — super night mode

But this phone has a trick up its sleeve wherein its Super Night Mode can boost the brightness even in extremely dark situations. There are other software-powered features on the SPARK 7 Pro like Night Portrait, Smile Snapshot (AI Portrait focuses on the face and captures the photo when it sees a smile. ), 240 fps Slo-mo video, and Bokeh video effect.

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TECNO SPARK 7 Pro Review: BATTERY

The 12nm Helio G80 chipset along with its super large 5000mAh battery ensures that battery life is very good on the TECNO SPARK 7 Pro. The phone charges at 10W with the included charger.

The lack of a full HD display helps in the battery life department, as even with a 90Hz refresh rate, you’ll be able to squeeze in up to 2 days of battery life. While we couldn’t test the phone’s standby time, Transsion Lab claims that it can last for nearly half a month on standby with this large battery.

So the battery is definitely one of the biggest highlights of the new TECNO model.

TECNO SPARK 7 Pro Review: SOFTWARE

The TECNO SPARK 7 Pro runs on the new HiOS 7.5.0 based on the Android 11 platform. The OS brings in a bunch of interesting features like Bluetooth Audio Share 2.0 which allows you to share your music with your friends and family.

The HiOS 7.5 version also brings in a scheduled dark theme, chat bubbles for instant messaging, video assistant, and an app cloning feature called App Twin.

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Lenovo YOGA CC65 Dual Port GaN Charger and Xiaoxin USB Hub Lite launched in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 23, 2021

At the YOGA x Xiaoxin spring product launch event, Lenovo announced a number of accessories alongside computers in China. Let’s take a look at a couple of those accessories called Lenovo YOGA CC65 Dual Port GaN Charger and Lenovo Xiaoxin USB Hub Lite in this article.

Lenovo YOGA CC65 Dual Port GaN Charger

As the name suggests, the newly launched Lenovo charger is based on GaN (Gallium Nitride) and features dual USB Type-C ports. One of these ports maxes at 18W, while the other supports up to 65W.

It comes in two colors (White, Black) and ships with a 1.5m USB Type-C to Type-C. Both ports can be used to charge simultaneously. In such a condition, the 65W port drops to 45W, however, the 18W continues to work at full capacity.

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The charger supports multiple charging protocols like USB Power Delivery (PD) 3.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge (QC) 3.0, and PPS (Programmable Power Supply). Lastly, it measures 50 x 50 x 30mm in dimensions and weighs 103g.

The Lenovo YOGA CC65 Dual Port GaN Charger is priced at ¥119 ($18) in China and is already on sale in the country.

Lenovo Xiaoxin USB Hub Lite

The Lenovo Xiaoxin USB Hub lite is made of PC+ABS material. It measures 125 x 46 x 11mm in dimensions and is priced at ¥99 ($15) in China. Just like the GaN charger, it is also on sale in the country.

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The USB Hub sports three USB 3.0 Type-A ports. All of them support up to 5Gbps data rate. Further, the accessory also includes a full-size HDMI port that can output 4K at 30Hz.

Lastly, it also features a USB Type-C port, which can handle up to 100W over USB Power Delivery (PD).

Samsung recycling program brought back just 0.0019% of old phones since 2015

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Sean

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Apr 23, 2021

Back in 2015, Samsung launched its recycling program to bring in older smartphone models in an attempt to be environmentally friendly. However, a recent infographic shared by the company revealed that this program only managed to bring in just 0.0019% of older devices.

According to the blog post (Via Neowin) which celebrated Earth Day, the South Korean tech giant revealed that the company’s recycling program as of 2019 only recorded modest results. While the initiative from the brand is good for the environment, but the figure reveals that the company is still lagging in this regard. Since 2015, the campaign from Samsung only took in 38,000 handsets as of May 2019. This implies that the number of devices that came in represented just 0.0019% over the total 2 billion Galaxy devices that are in circulation as of February 2019.

Notably, finding where the devices that are currently in their product lifecycle are hard to find, especially when these range in the billions. Furthermore, a lot of these Galaxy devices are likely still being used by the customer who purchased the device while a few of them would’ve found their way to second hand market. Notably, a fraction of these smartphones might have been repurposed as a part of the Galaxy Upcycling program.

For those unaware, any and every phone that is built by using rare earth metals that are limited in quantity. These are bad for the planet to mind and also involve miners that work in bad working conditions. Thus, bringing in older devices would enable companies to recycle these materials without having to mine them again.

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Foldable smartphone shipments to reach 18 million by 2022 end: Report

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Sean

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Apr 23, 2021

The popularity of foldable smartphone has grown and even gathered a lot of momentum in recent times. This is likely due to the launch of newer models, but the significant growth is still confined to a small user base in a niche market. However, a new report has suggested that over 18 million units are expected to ship by the end of 2022.

According to a Counterpoint Research report, the foldable handset shipments share in the overall market will remain within the single digit for the near future as the segment has OEM experiment with various form factors, designs, materials, and more. In 2020, the foldable devices market only accounted for a fraction of a percent of last year’s 1.3 billion US Dollars total market. However, this is expected to reach just about 1.2 percent by the year 2022.

As per Counterpoint Research Senior Analyst Jene Park, “Samsung has led the segment in terms of design, marketing, and shipments, dominating last year with over 80% share of the foldables market. The company also had the strongest lineup, with various models and variants including a second gen flagship. This year, however, Samsung is facing more competition, with the release of Huawei’s critically lauded Mate X2, Xiaomi’s Mi Mix Fold, and announcements from Vivo, OPPO, and TCL hinting at 2021 launches.”

Furthermore, the report also stated that there are a few major reasons for the growth of the market, namely the fall of foldable handset prices that are now around 1,000 to 1,500 US Dollars. Similarly, more smartphone makers are also working on this along with Apple‘s entry into the market as well.

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Lenovo YOGA 5G with Snapdragon 8cx SoC launched in China

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Apr 23, 2021

At last evening’s YOGA x Xiaoxin spring product launch event in China, Lenovo announced a wide variety of products. One of those was Lenovo YOGA 5G. Let us take a look at its specs, features, price, and availability.

Lenovo YOGA 5G Specifications and Features

As the name suggests, the newly launched Lenovo YOGA 5G is a convertible laptop with 5G connectivity. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx (SC8180X) ARM SoC paired with 8GB 4266MHz LPDDR4X RAM and 512GB UFS 3.0 storage.

The notebook flaunts a 14-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (FHD), 16:9 aspect ratio, 400 nits peak brightness, 72% NTSC color gamut, and DC dimming. This 10-point multi-touch display can be rotated by up to 360° as required. It also supports stylus input with 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity.

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On the connectivity and ports front, the laptop sports dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, SIM card slot, 5G, 2 x USB 3.1 Type-C (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort), and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Other features include a metal unibody design, 2 x 2W (4W) speakers, 720p infrared webcam for Windows Hello face authentication system, fingerprint sensor, 14.7mm thickness, and 1.35Kg weight.

Last but not least, the Lenovo YOGA 5G runs Microsoft Windows 10 Home for ARM, comes in a single Space Gray color option, and is backed by a 60Whr battery.

Lenovo YOGA 5G Price and Availability

The Lenovo YOGA 5G is priced at ¥9,999 ($1,540) in China. It is currently up for pre-order and is scheduled to go on sale from May 1.

This notebook is already available in multiple global markets. It is also known as Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5G.

Apple patents cuffless blood pressure tracking technology

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Sean

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Apr 23, 2021

Apple is working on a new biometric technology that will be able to track blood pressure by utilizing neutral networks and seismocardiogram data. This would remove the need for a blood pressure cuff.

According to a recent patent publication (Via AppleInsider), the Cupertino based giant is working on a wearable device that could be paired with Apple Watch. This technology might be capable of monitoring a user’s blood pressure in the future without the need for any additional peripherals. In the patent application titled “Interpretable neural networks for cuffless blood pressure estimation,” the company describes the use of neutral networks to estimate blood pressure using seismocardiogram data.

This device would use a seismocardiogram measures the micro vibrations produced by the heart beating rather than using electrocardiogram, which uses an electrical signals to monitor heart rate. While seismocardiogram devices that are small do already exist, these “wearables” are usually placed over a user’s sternum to measure minute vibrations in or near the heart. So, it is unclear how the iPhone maker aims to implement this new technology.

The patent from the company also states that the system would function by using an individually pruned neutral network. This neural network would then be capable of estimating blood pressure based on the recorded data. Keep in mind, that this is just a patent at the moment and could just be the company’s attempt to cover all bases, so take this report with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

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Deal: Get Honor Band 6 for $39.99 (Coupons)

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Daily Deals

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Apr 23, 2021

AliExpress is giving out this fantastic deal on the Honor Band 6. The smart band can be availed at a discounted price of $39.99 by using the coupon code: BAND6GLOBAL or IXAB5ZLAAV24

Honor Band 6 comes in three color variants viz: Meteorite Balck, Sandstone Gray, and Coral Pink and features a 1.47” AMOLED color touch screen with 46 global language support. A single charge gives you two weeks of continuous battery life.

The smart fitness band features advanced health management functions like 24h heart rate monitoring, female cycle management, and reminder, SpO2 (blood oxygen levels) tracker, TruSleep 2.0 sleep management tech, etc and comes with 10 in-built sports mode with further options for customization.

This waterproof fitness band also features other generic functions like step counter, calorie counter, incoming call notification, alarm, sleep time reminder, etc.

Interested customers can now get discounts on Honor Band 6 with the following coupons.

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Fujifilm unveils the Nintendo Switch-themed Instax Mini Link photo printer

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Jed John Ikoba

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Apr 23, 2021

Fujifilm has struck a partnership with game console manufacturer Nintendo to bring some of Nintendo’s iconic themes to the new version of Fujifilm’s Instax Mini Link photo printer, which is due for unveiling on April 30. The upcoming photo printer will contain Nintendo Switch themes and, with the Instax Mini Link app, you could edit your Switch screenshots, add Nintendo characters to your photos and print them on Instax film. Fujifilm’s Instax film brings back memories of the Polaroid era of photo production for photo enthusiasts.

According to Fujifilm, its teeming customers should expect the new Switch-inspired Instax Mini Link printer to be released on April 30 and cost $100. A more glamorous version will be available from May 2021 at the cost of $120.

The Nintendo-themed Instax Mini printer bears a striking resemblance with the current Instax Mini Link, but it comes in Switch-inspired red and blue trim, together with a few exquisite design features and accessories.

Fujifilm will also release the accompanying Instax Mini Link app that would be available for download free and compatible with the existing Instax Mini Link printer. The app is called the Instax Mini Link for Nintendo Switch and would enable users to transfer shots from their Switch using a QR code. There are presently up to 60 Nintendo-themed frames available in the app that a user can pick from and several filters. The frames were drawn from characters in several of Nintendo’s popular games and even the upcoming and highly innovative New Pokémon Snap.

It is expected that this new collaboration between Fujifilm and Nintendo will attract a segment of Nintendo’s gaming fans. The global rollout plans may be unveiled by Fujifilm soon.

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Intel CEO believes that the Chip Shortage could last for two more years

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Sean

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Apr 23, 2021

Intel CEO believes that the global chip shortage that the world is currently struggling with, could potentially last for a couple of more years. The company’s executive thinks that the issue could be prolonged by up to 2 more years.

According to a WallStreetJournal report, the senior official made the statement during the recent earnings report. Pat Gelsinger, the CEO of the semiconductor giant said that “This is a pivotal year for Intel,” after the company recorded a weaker quarterly earnings. Gelsinger stated that the supply constraints that has already affected various industry across the globe will continue until additional capacities are built. These new capacities could help ease the chip shortage and help supply catch up with demand.

The chips made will cushion the blow that has affected the automobile and consumer electronic products. In an interview, Pat said that “This will take a while until people can put more capacity in the ground. It’s just the way it is when you’re building new factories.” For those unaware, the global shortage has already disrupted manufacturing across numerous industries that has led to halting of automobile production and even certain home appliances as well.

Recently, US President Joe Biden met with various tech giants and semiconductor based firms to address the issue and even pledged 50 billion US Dollars for the semiconductor industry. As per Gelsinger, “The investment needed at the scale required is immense.” Pat also promised to have some production capacity made available to help in easing the chip shortage.

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Galaxy A22 5G with Dimensity 700 spotted at Geekbench, Likely to debut as the cheapest 5G phone by Samsung

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Apr 23, 2021

The rumor mill is gradually spilling information about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A22 smartphone. Rumors surrounding it have claimed that it will be arriving as the most affordable Samsung phone with 5G support. The handset has now appeared at the Geekbench benchmarking platform (via) to confirm some of its key details.

The Galaxy A22 5G has surfaced with its SM-A226GB model number on the benchmarking site. The device has scored 562 in the single-core test and 1765 in the multi-core test. It is powered by a MediaTek chip, which is mentioned with its MT6833/NZA model number.

This chip is the Dimensity 700 5G, which powers the likes of the Realme 8 5G, Realme V13 5G, Realme Q3i 5G, Vivo Y72 5G, Redmi Note 10 5G, and so on. Coming back to the Geekbench listing, the phone boots to Android 11 OS. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM.

Yesterday, popular tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer shared the CAD renders of the Galaxy A22 5G. The renders revealed that it has a waterdrop notch display on the front and its rear has a squarish camera housing. The power button of the phone is integrated with a fingerprint scanner.

Samsung-Galaxy-A22-5G-renders-3 — Galaxy A22 5G render, Credit: Steve Hemmerstoffer / Voice

The smartphone is expected to arrive with a 6.5-inch LCD display and a front camera of 13-megapixel. The rear camera setup of the phone could be headlined by a 48-megapixel camera. The device is expected to arrive with a price tag of around 229 euros (~$276) in June and it could be available in colors like grey, white, light green, and purple. The South Korean company is expected to release a 4G version of the phone in some markets like India.

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